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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.24, 13,462.56 and 3,052.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.24, 13,462.56 and 3,052.44 is: 4,578.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.24 : 13,462.56 = 3,052.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.24/13,462.56 = 3,052.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.24x = 13,462.56 × 3,052.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.24x = 41,093,656.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,093,656.65/8,976.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.05

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